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ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."

NHL Creating Local Broadcast Production Setup With At Least Four Clubs Beginning Next Season

"Our main goal right now is to maintain as much flexibility as we can so that as the market matures and we start to understand what the future really holds, then we can react very quickly."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2023

"A total of 37 sports radio stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Sports Radio’s Fall Book Ratings Recap (Major Markets)

Sports radio’s fall book is over and the ratings are in. Football season is known to create high expectations, helping many of the nation’s...

The Michael Kay Show Celebrates 20 Years of New York Sports Radio Excellence

"When we started, I thought it was going to be a short-term gig. 20 years – it’s really hard to fathom; it really is.”

The Michael Kay Show Celebrates 20th Anniversary

The show celebrated with some trips down memory lane and celebrity appearances. The show welcomed on Joey Salvia who performed the show's opening theme that he wrote. He also performed the song on a Twitter video.

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2021

"A total of 35 sports radio stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Dave Pasch

For Pasch, the preparation is there, the knowledge of the teams is there, and that’s why he’s a pro's pro.

Mixed Results In New York Summer Book For WFAN, 98.7 ESPN NY

"Analyzing NYC's sports radio ratings can be very complicated. 98.7 ESPN New York produces one total number. WFAN, which is owned by Audacy, conducts their business differently."

WFAN Prevails in New York City’s 2021 Spring Ratings Book

"WFAN was strong across the board among Men 25-54, finishing 3rd overall with a 5.8 share."

Meet The Market Managers – Tim McCarthy, 98.7 ESPN NY & ESPN LA 710

"When you work for a great company like ESPN, there are benefits and things you have to adapt to. I'd say the benefits far outweigh the other things that some may have an issue with."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2020

"As decided on by industry executives, Barrett Sports Media presents the Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2020."

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NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."

NHL Creating Local Broadcast Production Setup With At Least Four Clubs Beginning Next Season

"Our main goal right now is to maintain as much flexibility as we can so that as the market matures and we start to understand what the future really holds, then we can react very quickly."

Emmanuel Acho: ESPN Executives “Cowards” for Handling of Ryan Clark Firing

"If you work long enough, you will get fired regardless of your profession. But to fire a man that helped bring a show its very first Emmy award in the midst of that show is cowardly."